The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) and CANAL+ have announced an agreement with SuperSport to broadcast the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 Qualifiers and the tournament itself. This deal brings one of Africa's biggest sporting events to audiences across Sub-Saharan Africa. The qualifying campaign has begun, with 48 nations competing in 12 groups of four teams each. The qualifiers will take place across six matchdays, with Matchdays 1 and 2 concluding on 6 October.
The qualifiers feature many of Africa's top football stars, including Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Victor Osimhen. South African fans will be following players like Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena, while Kenya will be led by captain Michael Olunga. The campaign includes several headline fixtures, such as Morocco v Gabon and Egypt v Angola. These matches will be broadcast on SuperSport, giving fans across the continent access to the action.
Chief Executive of CANAL+ Africa, David Mignot, expressed his excitement about the agreement, stating that it represents a significant moment for African football audiences. He emphasized that the deal allows fans to follow their national teams from the opening stages of qualification to the finals. Mignot highlighted the unifying power of African football and the excitement surrounding the tournament.
The destination for AFCON PAMOJA 2027 is set, with Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda jointly hosting the tournament from 19 June to 17 July 2027. This will mark the first time three nations have jointly hosted AFCON and its return to East Africa since Ethiopia staged the competition in 1976. The 24-team tournament promises to be an exciting event, with fans eagerly anticipating the action.
SuperSport's acquisition of the broadcasting rights strengthens its position as a leading destination for African football. The agreement also extends CANAL+ 's reach in French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa, where the qualifiers will be broadcast in French across more than 20 countries. AFCON PAMOJA 2027 will be accessible to audiences across the continent from entry-level packages.
The agreement is not just about broadcasting matches; it's about bringing African football closer to African audiences. SuperSport aims to deliver an exceptional football experience to its viewers, showcasing the stories, rivalries, and national pride that make the game special. With the first fixtures already underway, the road to TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 has begun.
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 Qualifiers are live on SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa, with the AFCON PAMOJA 2027 tournament coming live to SuperSport from 19 June to 17 July 2027. Fans can visit SuperSport.com for full broadcast information, results, fixtures, news, and analysis.
Key points
- SuperSport secures broadcasting rights for AFCON PAMOJA 2027 and qualifiers
- 48 nations compete in the qualifying campaign
- AFCON PAMOJA 2027 to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
